Principal Software Development Engineer (p5)

Workday

Boulder, CO, United States
Primary location base pyy range: $182,400 usd - $2...
Hybrid (50% in-office, 50% remote)
Java backend development
Restful apis and microservices
Sql database design
Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of advanced planning features, integrating AI capabilities within their enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend software development, particularly in Java, and a strong background in creating scalable systems and RESTful APIs

Job Summary

  • Lead user experience feature development and evolve existing features for the agentic era, enabling advanced Assistant capabilities.
  • Design and architect new feature solutions, lead framework development, conduct code reviews, ensure quality, and maintain organizational compliance across all team deliverables.
  • Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of advanced planning features, integrating AI capabilities within their enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend software development, particularly in Java, and a strong background in creating scalable systems and RESTful APIs.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $182,400 USD - $273,600 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $173,300 USD - $309,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: role may be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Java backend development
  • RESTful APIs and microservices
  • SQL database design
  • CI/CD and deployment subsystems
  • Agile/Scrum environment

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven features
  • LLM integrations
  • Enterprise SaaS applications
  • Python, Scala proficiency
  • Open-source contributions

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years backend software development
  • 5+ years designing RESTful APIs
  • 8+ years working with SQL
  • 3+ years CI/CD and deployment subsystems
  • 5+ years technical lead or architect experience

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